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C1 RMS

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,988 mi
Last recorded113,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 113,988 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 113,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 112,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 112,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,215 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s front hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front tyre treads worn

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside, offside ouriggers

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,854 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,178 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,676 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 107,221 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

rear axle top suspension joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,627 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from n/s front hub assembly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,495 miles

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

slight oil leak from n/s front axle swivell joint

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from n/s front stub axle joint

Pass 16 Jun 2010 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight leak from n/s front hub unit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from n/s front swivell joint

Pass 14 Jun 2007 92,455 miles

Slight oil leak in n/s front hub

Slight play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Slight play in steering damper bush.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 89,107 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,107 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in steering damper bush

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C1 RMS is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 RMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C1 RMS registered?

C1 RMS is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is C1 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 RMS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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